North Croatian Simple White Cabbage Salad
Brighten up your meals with the crisp and tangy North Croatian Simple White Cabbage Salad—a refreshing side dish that's as easy to prepare as it is delicious. This traditional recipe showcases finely shredded white cabbage, gently massaged with salt to soften its texture, then dressed in a zesty blend of white vinegar, sunflower oil, a touch of sugar, and black pepper for a perfectly balanced flavor. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking, this salad marries simplicity with authentic Croatian charm. Served chilled, it’s an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, hearty stews, or a light entree. Bursting with crunch and brimming with an irresistible savory-sweet zest, this cabbage salad will quickly become a staple at your table. Keywords: Croatian cabbage salad, white cabbage recipe, easy side dish, traditional Croatian food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams white cabbage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 50 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
1. Remove any damaged outer leaves from the white cabbage and wash it thoroughly under cold water.
2. Using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, finely shred the white cabbage into thin strips.
3. Place the shredded cabbage in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Gently massage the cabbage with your hands for 2-3 minutes to soften its texture slightly.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together white vinegar, sunflower oil, water, sugar, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
5. Pour the dressing over the softened cabbage and toss well to ensure every strand is coated with the mixture.
6. Cover the bowl and let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Before serving, give the salad one final toss and adjust seasoning with additional salt or vinegar as needed.
8. Serve chilled as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
98 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 508 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 217 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
